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AO03 AFK

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AFK
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,821 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,743 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 34,743 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 31,672 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 31,672 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 29,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 29,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 May 2012 26,869 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,980 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 3,690 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL650?

Based on 15,621 MOT tests across 1,262 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,131
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 212
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 176
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Drive chain excessively loose 82
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AO03 AFK is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 AFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 AFK is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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